Psychosocial Risk Management Policy

Establish Clear Expectations for Managing Psychosocial Risks
Psychological health and safety is an essential component of a safe, healthy and productive workplace.
 
Our Psychosocial Risk Management Policy provides organisations with a professionally developed policy template that outlines commitments, responsibilities and expectations for identifying, assessing and controlling psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
 
Designed to align with Australian WHS legislation and recognised psychosocial risk management principles, this policy provides a clear foundation for organisations seeking to strengthen workplace wellbeing, improve organisational culture and demonstrate compliance with their health and safety obligations.
 
Why Do You Need a Psychosocial Risk Management Policy?
A Psychosocial Risk Management Policy establishes organisational commitment to protecting workers from psychosocial hazards and provides a framework for managing these risks consistently across the workplace.
 
The policy helps organisations:
✔ Demonstrate leadership commitment to psychological health and safety
✔ Define responsibilities and accountabilities
✔ Establish expectations for psychosocial hazard management
✔ Support compliance with WHS obligations
✔ Promote consultation and worker participation
✔ Improve workplace culture and wellbeing
✔ Integrate psychosocial risks into existing WHS systems
 
What's Included?
Psychosocial Risk Management Policy Template - A professionally developed policy that outlines:
Organisational commitment to psychological health and safety
Objectives of psychosocial risk management
Scope and application of the policy
Leadership responsibilities
Manager and supervisor responsibilities
Worker responsibilities
Consultation and participation requirements
Psychosocial hazard identification and risk management commitments
Reporting and escalation requirements
Monitoring, review and continuous improvement commitments
 
Ready-to-Customise Format
The policy can be easily tailored to:
Your organisation's structure
Existing WHS management systems
Risk management framework
Consultation arrangements
Organisational values and objectives
 
Legislative Alignment
The policy has been designed to support organisations in meeting their obligations to identify and manage psychosocial hazards as part of their broader WHS responsibilities.
 
Key Policy Commitments
The template includes commitments to:
 
Identify Psychosocial Hazards - Including hazards arising from:
Job demands
Job control
Workplace relationships
Bullying and harassment
Violence and aggression
Poor support
Poor role clarity
Organisational change
Traumatic events or material
 
Assess and Manage Risks - Implement a systematic process to:
Identify hazards
Assess risks
Implement controls
Monitor effectiveness
Review outcomes
 
Consult with Workers - Promote meaningful consultation and participation in psychosocial risk management activities.
 
Provide Appropriate Support - Support workers through:
Reporting pathways
Early intervention
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Recovery and return to-work processes
 
Continually Improve - Monitor psychosocial risks and continually improve systems, controls and workplace practices.
 
Benefits
✔ Professionally developed template
✔ Easy to customise
✔ Supports WHS compliance
✔ Demonstrates leadership commitment
✔ Integrates with existing WHS systems
✔ Suitable for all industries
✔ Saves time developing policies from scratch
✔ Supports psychosocial risk management programs
 
Suitable For
This policy is suitable for:
Local Government
Construction
Manufacturing
Mining and Resources
Healthcare
Community Services
Education
Transport and Logistics
Professional Services
Small and Medium Businesses
 
Build a Strong Foundation for Psychosocial Risk Management
An effective psychosocial risk management program starts with clear leadership commitment and clearly defined expectations.
 
Our Psychosocial Risk Management Policy provides a practical foundation for identifying psychosocial hazards, managing risks and supporting worker wellbeing across your organisation.
 
Order today and take the first step towards building a safer, healthier and more psychologically safe workplace.